Gardening in Las Vegas

Microclimates, manual control affect planting

Question: What do you say is our planting zone? I got a Plant Smart Sensor for Christmas, and it says we are a 7B, which is way lower than I’ve read. Just because a website says a tree or plant will be OK for a certain zone doesn’t mean it is necessarily, right?

Finicky fruit trees need specific planting times

BOB MORRIS

January 24, 2012 - 12:29 am

Question: When is a good time to plant fruit trees?

Water-loving pecans not recommended

BOB MORRIS

January 17, 2012 - 12:23 am

Question: What pecan varieties do best in Las Vegas?

Flower bloom determines pruning time

BOB MORRIS

January 10, 2012 - 12:41 am

Question: I would like to cut back some cassia, Texas ranger and Rosemary plants that have grown too large. When is the best time to do so?

Grapes need patience when it comes to pruning

BOB MORRIS

January 3, 2012 - 12:25 am

Question: When should I cut my grape vines back? They’re on a trellis and are 1 year old. During the summer, they spread out very well and produced several large groups of table grapes.